Friday, July 31, 2015

Luxury High-end Lip Balm Review

Hi everyone,

As many of you are aware by now I do enjoy
luxurious lip balm. For some people high-end lip balm would be considered as a
waste of money. As for me, expensive lip balms are not a must have but
enjoyable treats from time to time.

Below are reviews of my high-end lip balm
collection.

Chanel Hydra Beauty Nourishing Lip Care

Description:This Chanel lip balm packed in beautiful minimalist black and white pot.
The texture itself is tad sticky but still comfortable. It goes on completely
transparent and a little bit glossy when applied to the lips. This lip balm delivers
the moisturizing benefits of Camellia oil and Polyfractioned Active, an
ultra-pure, ultra-powerful ingredient created through exclusive patented Chanel
technology.

Pro:Sinks
in easily, flavored with cool refreshing mint, tastes a little bit sweet which
is amazing, beautiful texture with matte finish that works well under any
lipsticks.

Con: No SPF and because
it sinks in easily, it might not stays on long enough for seriously chapped
lips.

Where to buy:Sogo, Plaza Senayan, Jakarta. It was Rp
800.000,-

By Terry Baume de Rose

Description:Packed in exquisite
glass jar, By Terry Baume de Rose contains pure rose essential wax to smoothes away
roughness, while shea butter doubles the formula's moisturizing powers,
bio-ceramides undo the look of fine lines, and lipid spheres help skin retain
hydration. The texture has similarity with the Chanel Hydra Beauty Plus, tad sticky but still comfortable. The
difference is Baume de Rose is a little bit softer and Chanel is a little bit harder on the jar. It gives a
little glossy finish and works as a luxe nail treatment for dry cuticles.

Con:Boring lipsticky
smell. Really hard on the pot, I have to scrape of the top layer. Not as
moisturizing as the others. Am I getting a bad product here?

Where to buy: Estee Lauder
Counter. I got mine for free inside the gift bag.

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment

Description:famous for its ultra-nourishing and protective benefits, sublime
texture, and iconic citrus flavor. Packed in twisted tube, it is very
convenient to carry around. Gives a satin slightly glossy finish when applied
on the lips.

Pro: refreshing sugary lemon
scent, SPF 15, texture is just right for me, not to slippery not too thick,
packed in a twisted tube that easy to carry around, moisturize really well,
available in so many tinted versions which are as lovely (if not more!) as the
original.

Con: easily melt inside the
tube when expose to hot condition

Where to buy:I bought several
times inSephora Bangkok or Sephora Singapore. Last time I got mine in Lane Crawford, IFC Mall, Hongkong for HKD
210 ( around Rp 363.300,).

Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm

Description: with Honey and precious oils is highly concentrated in
ingredients that help to nourish, repair, soothe and protect even the
driest and damaged lips. At least 79,5% of the lip balm ingredients are
natural, Paraben free formula to pamper your lips with high quality care. If
you prefer slippery or buttery texture lip balm that melts on your lips then
this product is not for you. It has thick waxy texture with fine grains to
mildly exfoliate in it. It feels dry but rich, matte but moisturizing, such a
contradiction. Too bad it has no sun protection in it so I mostly use it as
night time treatment.Do not expect Nuxe Reve de Miel in stick
formula to be the exact same of Nuxe Reve de Miel in the pot. They are
completely gives different texture, feel, smell, and finish.

Pro:Matte finish that
works well applied under lipstick, yummy honey smell.

Con:No SPF. Some might
find the texture somewhat gritty, too waxy and just ‘sit’ on top the lips.

Where to buy:I got mine forRp 249.000,- at Galeries Lafayette, Pacific
Place Jakarta

So which one is my favourite? It is hard to
pick only one so I will give you 4 recommendations. Fresh and By Terry for day.
La Mer and Clarins for night. That’s my top 4 in no particular order.

In the future I would love to try Dior Creme
De Rose, Tatcha, Sisley, Glossier, La Prairie, and Charlotte Tilburry. Do you
have any other favourite and recommendation? Sound of in the comment below. I
would love to hear from you.